Mathurapur Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Census 2011
Mathurapur is a Census Town city situated in Mathurapur - I block of South Twenty Four Parganas district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 1,840 families residing in the Mathurapur city. The total population of Mathurapur is 7,797 out of which 3,970 are males and 3,827 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Mathurapur is 964.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Mathurapur city is 874 which is 11% of the total population. There are 449 male children and 425 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Mathurapur is 947 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (964).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mathurapur is 82.7%. Thus Mathurapur has higher literacy rate compared to 77.5% of South Twenty Four Parganas district. The male literacy rate is 88.92% and the female literacy rate is 76.16% in Mathurapur.
Mathurapur Census Town has total administration over 1,840 houses to which it supplies basic amenities such as water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Mathurapur Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Mathurapur Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 874 | 449 | 425 |
| Literacy | 82.7% | 78.9% | 67.7% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,597 | 818 | 779 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 2,075 | 839 | 1,236 |
Caste-wise Population - Mathurapur
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 20.5% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Mathurapur.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 1,597 | 818 | 779 |
| Schedule Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Religion-wise Population - Mathurapur
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Mathurapur is 6,749 which is 86.56% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Mathurapur is 1,046 which is 13.42% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Mathurapur as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 6,749 | (86.56%) | 3,429 | 3,320 |
| Muslim | 1,046 | (13.42%) | 541 | 505 |
| Christian | 1 | (0.01%) | 0 | 1 |
| Sikh | 1 | (0.01%) | 0 | 1 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
Literacy Rate - Mathurapur
The total literacy rate of Mathurapur was 82.65% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 5,722 literates, males were 3,131 while females were 2,591. Also the male literacy rate was 88.92% and the female literacy rate was 76.16% in Mathurapur.
| Mathurapur | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 76.16% | 70.54% |
| Male | 88.92% | 81.69% |
| Total | 82.65% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Mathurapur
The Sex Ratio of Mathurapur is 964. Thus per every 1000 men there were 964 females in Mathurapur. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 947 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 964 ) of Mathurapur.
Child Population - Mathurapur
According to Census 2011, there were 874 children between age 0 to 6 years in Mathurapur. Out of which 449 were male while 425 were female.
Working Population - Mathurapur
In Mathurapur Census Town out of total population, 2,775 were engaged in work activities. 80.3% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 19.7% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 2,775 workers engaged in Main Work, 142 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 541 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 2,228 | 1,937 | 291 |
| Cultivators | 142 | 136 | 6 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 541 | 533 | 8 |
| Household Industries | 129 | 109 | 20 |
| Other Workers | 1,416 | 1,159 | 257 |
| Marginal Workers | 547 | 350 | 197 |
| Non Working | 5,022 | 1,683 | 3,339 |
Mathurapur Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Mathurapur is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 7,797 | 73.4% | 964 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Mathurapur, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Wikipedia